Green June Beetle vs Chinese Character Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green June Beetle | Chinese Character Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cotinis nitida | Cilix glaucata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Drepanidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 20-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green June Beetle
A large velvety green beetle with bronze margins that buzzes loudly in flight. It feeds on ripe fruit and is attracted to fermentation.
Did You Know?
Adults are clumsy fliers that regularly crash into people, windows and walls due to their buzzing low-altitude flight.
Chinese Character Moth
A tiny moth whose resting posture perfectly mimics a bird dropping on a leaf. Its white wings bear a central brown blotch that completes the illusion.
Did You Know?
Its bird-dropping disguise is so effective that even experienced entomologists can walk past it without noticing.